Marches for Tax Day, Black Lives Matter take over Seattle streets

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Updated 8:07 am, Monday, April 17, 2017

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From left Owen Moriarty, 13, Bryce Green, 12, and Danilo Petrovic, 13, teammates on the Seattle Future basketball team, take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017. less

From left Owen Moriarty, 13, Bryce Green, 12, and Danilo Petrovic, 13, teammates on the Seattle Future basketball team, take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, ... more

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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Kamara Blackwell, left, chants as a llarge crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

Kamara Blackwell, left, chants as a llarge crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., addresses protesters in Seattle as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., addresses protesters in Seattle as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

A large crowd of protesters moves through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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Daisy Spencer, left, carries her brother Spencer, 8, on her shoulders as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Daisy Spencer, left, carries her brother Spencer, 8, on her shoulders as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Randy Ford dances on stage as thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Randy Ford dances on stage as thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Salma Malin listens to speakers as thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Salma Malin listens to speakers as thousands of protesters gather in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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People wave from a window above as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

People wave from a window above as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Police stand guard as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Police stand guard as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Robert Stork, center, amps up the crowd as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Robert Stork, center, amps up the crowd as thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Bryce Green, 12, takes part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Bryce Green, 12, takes part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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Robert Stork, a local rapper, leads a Black Lives Matter demonstration through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Robert Stork, a local rapper, leads a Black Lives Matter demonstration through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Marchers take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Marchers take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Thousands of protesters march through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

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Marches for Tax Day, Black Lives Matter take over Seattle streets

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Saturday was a day of protest in downtown Seattle as a late-morning march aimed at President Donald Trump and his tax returns was followed by a second, larger march by the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the first demonstration, protesters marched across downtown Seattle, taking part in a nationwide demonstration calling on Trump to release his tax returns.

Demonstrators rallied at the Federal Building about an hour before the march.

The march started at 11 a.m. and ended at the Seattle Center around 1 p.m.. Organizers estimated between 5,0000 and 10,000 participated in the tax march.

A large crowd of protesters moved through downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as part of a nationwide call for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

Media: Genna Martin

There were also marches in Richland and Olympia.

Seattle police stationed plenty of officers in the downtown area during the march.

Similar marches were planned in at least 150 other cities, including Washington D.C., the Associated Press said.

A Black Lives Matter rally, "dance party" and march started shortly after the first march. The event began at 2 p.m. in Westlake Park.

Marchers took part in a monthly Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of downtown Seattle, Saturday, April 15, 2017, following a separate march protesting President Trump's refusal to release his tax returns.

Media: Genna Martin

Several thousand people were marching Saturday afternoon through downtown Seattle. By late afternoon, they were gathering at the federal courthouse.

The Black Lives Matter march was also focusing on taxes, according to its Facebook page.

Authorities advised drivers in the area to use alternate routes.

Trump is the first major party nominee in more than 40 years to not release his tax returns, saying it was because he was under audit. He later said voters don't care.

Protest organizers said Americans deserve to know about Trump's business ties and potential conflicts of interest.